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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,417.73, 4,716.08 and 1,925.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,417.73, 4,716.08 and 1,925.68 is: 2,657.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,417.73 : 4,716.08 = 1,925.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,417.73/4,716.08 = 1,925.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,417.73x = 4,716.08 × 1,925.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,417.73x = 9,081,627.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,081,627.73/3,417.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,657.21

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